Course Overview

Health and Physical Education 8 A focuses on health content, covering body systems, disease prevention, nutrition, and emergency preparedness. Students learn how the human body works and how lifestyle choices influence personal health.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Examine the structure and function of body systems.
• Learn about communicable diseases and prevention.
• Develop nutritional knowledge and analyze meal planning.
• Practice emergency response and safety procedures.

Instructional Approach

Learning includes demonstrations, health labs, discussions, and scenario practice that help students apply knowledge to real-life contexts.

Outcome

By the end of Health and Physical Education 8 A, students will:

• Show proficiency in understanding body systems and disease prevention.
• Apply nutrition and safety knowledge to daily decisions.
• Demonstrate readiness for high school health education.